51 Ways to Save Up For Baby

It's overwhelming once you realize how much you will need for baby, and even more so when you think about how much all of that is going to cost! I found this article on 51 ways to save up for baby. I wish I had used some of these more. I wish I had checked out consignment shops more, and I definitely didn't need the amount of clothes we had for her. She has 2 huge bins of retired clothes already that she has grown out of, a few she didn't even wear!

i actually do most of these and yes babies r quite expensive :) its my first. i have bought very few things. mostly diapers n ppl have started giving me stuff. i havent even had my shower yet n thats what im waiting for. another way to save money is go natural. im not talkin bout w/ expensive products but make ur own stuff. n choose a midwife or herbalist as a caregiver. a lot healther n very inexpensive. ull b surprised!

Ah.. one thing I am glad I did was NOT buy a ton of clothes :) There are so many awesome second hand clothing shops here in the city... so every Friday I would stop, spend literally $5 - $10 and gobble up darling clothes! I even got his cozy cover there for $10! I saved so much money stopping in.. and the quality of the products is so so good! :) I also used so many things from around our house for in his nursery.. so it really didn't cost that much!

I am Leah, a 26 year old first time mom. My daughter Holly was born March 9,2013. I am primarily a stay at home mom but also work part time as a Figure Skating Coach. My husband and I are enjoying life as new parents. SITE HOSTESS